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A seated man in a cream-coloured turban and white dhoti-style garment sits with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap on an ornate gold throne. The throne's arch is decorated with a dense garland of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers, purple blossoms and green leaves, and red cushions rest on the seat. He wears layered gold and bead necklaces with a large gold pendant, a gold armlet, and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him a red banner has Kannada script and a large letter, with a carved figure in a crown at the right edge. The setting suggests a stage for a satsang or public talk.

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A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne decorated with a large garland of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple and pink flowers and green leaves. He wears a beige turban with a red tilak mark on his forehead, a white dhoti-style garment draped over a bare upper body, multiple tiers of gold beaded necklaces with a gold pendant, and a gold armlet. His hands rest folded in his lap. Behind him is an orange banner with Kannada script and a large portrait of a deity figure with a crown. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a turban, ceremonial gold necklaces and a white garment on a throne, which are appearance-based cues only. Two lit diyas or lamps sit on the sides of the throne.2010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gilded throne draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and pink flowers with green leaves. He wears a beige turban with a red bindi, long white unstitched cloth wrapped around his body, multiple strands of gold beads and a gold pendant necklace, and a gold armlet. His hands rest folded in his lap and he smiles while looking to the side, with bare feet on a red and gold footstool. Behind him is an orange banner with Kannada script and the word "ara" partly visible. A sign or banner reads a Kannada phrase and the word "Celeb..." is partly visible. The throne and garlands indicate a formal honoured seat, but the appearance is uncertain for identifying a specific person.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron shawl and a multicoloured turban sits cross-legged on a red cushioned throne. He wears a long gold-bead mala necklace and a red bindi, with hands resting in his lap. The ornate gold throne is decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. Behind him is a red banner with Kannada script and a golden deity murti at right. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, orange shawl, gold mala and turban; seated on the throne as the main figure of a satsang-style event.2010-10-12October 16 20102010-10-16A seated man on an ornate gold throne decorated with a thick arch of marigolds, pink and purple flowers and green leaf garlands. He wears a tan turban, a red bindi, a white dhoti with a shawl draped over his left shoulder, and multiple tiers of gold beaded necklaces with a gold pendant. A gold armlet is on his upper arm, his hands are clasped in his lap and his bare feet rest on a red cushion. Behind him an orange backdrop bears large lettering in Kannada script. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with the visible cues of a tan turban, gold ceremonial necklaces and white ritual dress.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat and a gold footstool, decorated with garlands of yellow, red, pink and purple flowers and green leaves. He wears a cream-coloured turban with a red bindi, a white dhoti and shawl, multi-strand gold necklaces and a gold armlet, and holds his palms together in namaskar with eyes closed. The backdrop is orange with large Kannada script lettering and red text.2010-10-16A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with red cushions, framed by an arch of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, red, purple and pink. He wears a cream-coloured turban, a white dhoti-style garment draped over one shoulder, a gold armlet, and layered gold necklaces with a large gold pendant. He sits with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, a red bindi on his forehead. A gold footstool sits before the throne. Behind him a red backdrop shows Kannada text and a large word reading 'Dasara'. Swamiji appearance is probable: long swept-back hair, turban, ceremonial gold necklaces and white ritual garments, seated on a throne; the person is a devotee-honoured figure seated for a Dasara event.2010-10-16A seated man in a cream-coloured turban and white dhoti-style garment sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. He holds his palms together in anjali namaskar with eyes closed and wears layered gold necklaces, a gold armlet and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him a red banner with Kannada script and the word Celebration is visible, and a gold footstool rests before the throne. The scene suggests a formal dais honour at a festival stage. a person is indicated by the throne setting, distinctive gold ornaments and the turban presentation, though the appearance is only moderately clear.2010-10-16